WWF Philippines invites all cities to participate in EARTH HOUR, to be held 23 March 2013. Cities may participate in EARTH HOUR by taking the lead in switching off lights from 8:30PM – 9:30PM on 23 March 2013.

In addition to the annual switch-off event, WWF Philippines, through the significant support of various partners, will be continuing its information and education campaign on climate change, particularly for the local goverment and the academic sectors, focusing on the themes of energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate adaptation.

Notices of participation and local activities can by sent to the WWF Secretariat at Earth Hour, through (02) 920.7923/26/31 local 17 or 19 or email them at earthhour@wwf.org.ph.

Alternatively, you may also contact Mr. Alvin Asis, Head of the Environment Unit, at 02.470.6813 and 0917.997.1336, or through email at alvidon.lcp@gmail.com.

Accompanying this memorandum is a briefer on the activity and a reply form.

One Planet City Challenge 2019 - 2020March 19, 2019On behalf of the Climate Change and Energy Unit of WWF-Philippines, I wish to invite all cities to join the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) 2019-2020.

Earth Hour 2019 Switch-Off EventMarch 18, 2019In support of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Philippines&rsquo; upcoming Earth Hour celebration on 30 March 2019, I invite all city governments to:

Call for applications for the ICMA-YSEALI fellowship programMarch 3, 2019The U.S. State Department, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability have opened the applications for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Sustainable Development and the Environment Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Fall 2019.

PASUNDAYAG: Central and Southern Luzon Regional Innovation FairJanuary 29, 2019In 2018, a number of promising innovation DRRM approaches and models were developed by groups ans organization from academe, civil society, and private sector. To share their models and stories, we invite you to PASUNDAYAG: Central and Southern Luzon Regional Innovation Fair on February 12, 2018 at Skydome, SM North Edsa, Quezon City.

SCURP: ABC in URPJanuary 29, 2019We are pleased to inform you that the TESD will conduct its "16th Special Course on Urban and Regional Planning:A Basic Course in Urban and Regional Planning (SCURP: ABC in URP)" on 11-15 March 2019 at the Carino Hall, 3/F SURP Bldg., E. Jacinto St., UP Diliman, Quezon City 1101.

APO International Conference on Public Sector ProductivityOctober 5, 2018The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the implementing arm of the Asian Productivity Organization's (APO) Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity, is pleased to host for the second year the APO International Conference on Public Sector Productivity on November 22 to 23, 2018 at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City, Philippines.

Support to the Boy Scout of the PhilippinesMay 3, 2018The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), created under Commonwealth Act No. 111 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 460 and Republic Act No. 7278, is an organization that recognizes the vital role of the Filipino youth in nation-building.

Earth Hour 2018 Switch-Off EventMarch 9, 2018Uniting millions around the world for climate action, Earth Hour is a testament to our collective power to make real and significant change. It is most successful global campaign of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Earth Hour 2017 was participated by 187 countries and inspired more than 18 million Filipinos to switch off their lights for the planet.

Confucius Institute Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrationSeptember 25, 2017The Confucius Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman invites you to take part in experiencing Chinese arts, culture, and heritage in the coming Confucius Institute Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration to be held in UP Diliman, UP Town Center, and Angeles City from 28 September to 5 October 2017.

BI Bares New Travel Rules for LGU Execs, EmployeesAugust 3, 2017Officials and employees of the Local Government Units (LGU) planning to tour or vacation abroad no longer need to present an authority to travel from their department heads to Immigration Officers at the airports.

Training Program on Project Development and Management (PDM)June 21, 2017The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), University of the Philippines (UP) would like to invite you to our Training Program on Project Development and Management (PDM)on 26-30 June 2017.

World Day to Combat DesertificationJune 5, 2017The Bureau of Soils and Management (BSWM), the United Nations Convention to Combat Disertification (UNCCD) national focal agency, is please to invite you to join us in the celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation to be held on June 15, 2017 at the BSWM Convention Hall.

Global Peace Volunteers Camp (Teen Edition)May 9, 2017GPV CAMP aims to create a learning environment for upcoming and current university students and youth leaders to develop and practice their skills to explore, discuss, and engage for leadership and personal growth.

ASEAN Creative Cities Forum and ExhibitionApril 12, 2017This event will feature initiatives of 10 ASEAN countries in making culture and creativity a driving force for sustainable development and urban regeneration

Australia Awards ScholarshipApril 11, 2017Do you want to be a leader in your field and make a difference in the Philippines? Apply now for your opportunity to gain a world class education and become an emerging leader for development with strong links to Australia.

Call for Applications: YSEALI Professional Fellows ProgramFebruary 28, 2017The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US State Department are opening applications for two Professional Fellows Programs (PFPs) under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative (YSEALI)

Conference on Sustainable Land GovernanceFebruary 7, 2017The Conference on Sustainable Land Governance will promote the sharing of good practices and new sustainable approaches to urban land administration and reform.

3rd International River SummitOctober 13, 2016The Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council, City Government of Cagayan de Oro with the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and DENR-River Basin Control Office (DENR-RBCO) will host the Third International River Summit on November 24-26, 2016 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. This year's theme is "HEALTHY WATERSHED - CLEAN RIVERS - SAFER COMMUNITIES".

LCP-ICMA YSEALI Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows ProgramApril 5, 2016The League of Cities of the Philippines and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the Environmental Sustainability Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.

LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applicationsMarch 4, 2016The League of Cities of the Philippines and International County/City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the Legislative Process and Governance Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for professionals from the Philippines under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.

LCP-ICMA-US State Department call for applicationsOctober 8, 2015The LCP and International County/ City Management Association (ICMA), with the US States Department are calling applications for the 2016 Professional Fellowship Exchange Program under the Young Southeast Asian Leaders' Initiative.

UP NCTS Traffic Administration CourseOctober 27, 2014The U.P. National Center for Transportation Studies (U.P. NCTS) is pleased to announce that applications to the 10th offering of the Center's Traffic Administration Course are now being accepted.

LCP CCTB forum presentations downloadable hereSeptember 10, 2014The LCP has been doing a nationwide forum series titled Synergizing Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis in Cities (CCTB) to help cities develop local policies and build public-private alliance to fight local TB.

Job AnnouncementOctober 27, 2013The League of Cities of the Philippines through its Secretariat is currently seeking (1) Content Writer and (1) Graphic Artist in the development of infographic materials on Solid Waste Management for Local Government Units.

Job AnnouncementsMarch 20, 2013LCP is looking for Junior Program Officer and Finance, Property and Logistic Officer

Alberto C. AgraMarch 27, 2010Alberto C. Agra is back in pubic service. Last November 7, 2016, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Reclamation Authority, the infrastructure development authority focused on reclamation. He was the former Acting Secretary of Justice, Acting Solicitor General and Government Corporate Counsel.

Invitation to the Biggest Mobile App Summit and Expo in the PhilippinesSeptember 4, 2019The Office of the Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship, headed by its President and Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines, Mr. Joey Concepcion, cordially invites city mayors and technical officers to the event called, &ldquo;SIGN UP: Angat Lahat sa Digital!&rdquo; on 23 September 2019 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

DBM LBC No.120 - Guidelines on the release and utiliation of the LGSF-ACAugust 27, 2019The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recently issued Local Budget Circular (LBC) No. 120 dated 15 August 2019 prescribing the guidelines on the release and utilization of the Local Government Support Fund &ndash; Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC) under FY 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Republic Act (RA) No. 11260.

Request for Inputs on LCP's Appeal to Expand the Allowed Items under the SEFAugust 20, 2019During the 68th National Executive Board meeting, it was unanimously agreed that the LCP will issue a formal appeal to expand the coverage of the Special Education Fund (SEF), allowing local governments to respond more effectively to the distinctive educational needs of their constituents.

Request to exempt LCEs from the Restrictive Provisions of EO No. 77August 20, 2019During the 68th General Assembly, LCP Representative for Region X and Tangub City Mayor Jennifer W. Tan presented the background and salient points of Executive Order (EO) No. 77, which prescribes the rules and regulations and rates of expenses and allowances for official local and foreign travels of government personnel

UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women 2018 Call for ProposalsDecember 10, 2018The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence Against Women ('UN Trust Fund') is calling for project proposals under its 22nd grant cycle. The call looks into organizations to fund which can implement projects under the three programmatic areas of its 2015-2020 Strategy:

EOI to become a Pilot City on localizing SDGs for Sustainable Urban Resource Management in AsiaAugust 30, 2018The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are inviting interested cities to become a pilot city for the project "Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local action in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Asia and the Pacific."

3rd Reading of Senate Bill 1842 Scheduled on 6 August 2018August 3, 2018This refers to scheduled 3rd and final reading of Senate Bill 1842 authored by Senator Lacson which seeks to exempt municipalities and cluster of barangays with 250 Million locally-generated income from the population or land area requirements of conversion by amending Section 450 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) on 21- 22 August 2018 in ArgentinaJune 4, 2018We are pleased to inform you that the Department of Foreign Affairs thru the Department of the Interior and Local Government is inviting Philippine cities to attend the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC), entitled "II Cultural, Tourism and Sustainable Development Meeting of the Network of Cultural Cities of FEALAC Member Countries" on 21-22 August 2018 in the City of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.

2019 Australia AwardsApril 26, 2018The Australia Awards are the international development scholarship program of the Australian Government that aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and enduring linkages between Australia and its partner developing countries including the Philippines

2017 National Roll Out on the Formulation of the Local Climate Change Action Plan TrainingApril 10, 2017The League of Cities of the Philippines in partnership with the Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD) is pleased to invite you to participate at the 2017 National Roll Out on the Formulation of the Local Climate Change Action Plan Training-Workshop. This 3-day workshop is in consonance with President Rodrigo R. Duterte's priority programs to address global warming and impacts of climate change.

Climate Change Commission Resolution No. 2016-001August 9, 2016This refers to the request of the Department of the Interior and Local Government to disseminate to our members a copy of Commission Resolution No. 2016-001 on the Development of a Clear Policy on Coal-Fired Power Plants in Pursuit of Low Carbon Development Pathway for the Philippines, signed by then President Benigno S. Aquino III.

2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award)May 13, 2016The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Interior and Local Government endorse the invitation from the Foreign Affairs of Guangzhou Municipal People's Government for cities and local government units to submit entries to the 2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) and participate in the 3rd International Conference on Urban Innovation to be held in December 2016.

Dissemination of Memorandum Circular No.93 from the Office of the PresidentApril 15, 2016A Memorandum Circular No. 93, was issued and signed by Executive Secretary Pacquito N. Ochoa, Jr. dated March 3, 2016 entitled "Directing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities, including Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations, and Encouraging Local Government Units to Extend Support and Participation to the Kabisig Philippine Government Expo 2016"

Solidarity with the Global Urban October celebration from October 5 to October 31October 2, 2015The United Nations (UN) Habitat, the UN agency for human settlements and urbanization, is encouraging local governments around the world in the annual Urban October, a global platform where individuals, organizations, and governments can discuss ways to address the challenges of urbanization. For 2015, the Urban October starts on October 5 in time for the World Habitat Day and ends on October 31 in time for the World Cities Day.

Earth Hour 2015 Main Switch Off EventMarch 19, 2015Among World Wide Fund for Nature's (WWF) most successful campaigns is Earth Hour, the largest voluntary movement for the planet. WWF started Earth Hour to engage a mass audience behind the issues facing our planet, and to make a statement that when united we can make a difference.